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Thursday, July 10, 1997
Developments in the Tyson case
(AP) -- Developments on Wednesday in the Mike Tyson case:
The verdict: The Nevada State Athletic Commission revoked Tyson's licence and fined him the maximum $3 million, plus administrative fees, for biting Evander Holyfield's ears during their June 28 WBA heavyweight title fight in Las Vegas.
The upshot: While the licence revocation is in Nevada, other states are expected to honor the "spirit of the ban," said deputy attorney general Joe Rolston. A new federal law regulating boxing does not specifically address license revocations. Since Tyson has two years' probation left from his 1992 rape conviction, he might not get permission to leave the country to fight overseas.
In Canada: Canadian Professional Boxing Federation president Ron Hayter said Tyson will not be able to fight in Canada.
"We will respect any kind of suspension that is levied against Tyson."
Tyson's future: In doubt. He can apply for reinstatement in one year and every year after that, but there's no guarantee the commission would ever give Tyson his licence back.
Tyson's reaction: None. He did not show up to plead his case before the commission.
Reaction from others: Evander Holyfield: "No comment."
Wife Janice Holyfield: "Tyson needs to get help, to be in control of his anger."
Referee Mills Lane, who disqualified Tyson in the third round: "It was exactly correct."
Bill Cayton, who guided Tyson's early career: "A brilliant decision."
Kevin Rooney, who helped train Tyson: "Basically it's a death sentence for him. He had to be suspended ... (but) I think a year was satisfactory."
Dr. Ferdie Pacheco, who worked the pay-per-view telecast of the fight at ringside: "He will deteriorate more. He's not too good right now."
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